Consumable Qualification Engineer (I, II, III) - Cellares
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- Consumable Qualification Engineer (I, II, III)
- Job Location
- South San Francisco, CA
- Job Description
- We are seeking a hands-on Consumable Qualification Engineer to lead the testing and validation of consumables in compliance with ISO 10993, USP Class VI, and other relevant regulatory standards. This role works closely with Systems Engineering, R&D, Mechanical Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure consumables are safe, compliant, and effective for use in advanced medical and pharmaceutical applications.Your primary responsibility will be to drive the qualification of consumables by designing and executing testing plans for biocompatibility, extractables and leachables, distribution, container closure integrity, sterilization validation, and microbial ingress. The role requires managing relationships with external labs and ensuring that tests are completed accurately and efficiently.This is a multidisciplinary role & this individual will interface across many parts of the company. Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows.Responsibilities
- Develop and lead qualification plans for consumables, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (ISO 10993, USP Class VI)
- Design and execute tests, including biocompatibility, extractables and leachables, container closure integrity, sterilization validation, microbial ingress, and distribution testing
- Coordinate with external labs for execution of testing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Collaborate across departments, including Systems Engineering, R&D, Mechanical Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing, to support the integration of consumables into products
- Analyze test results and produce clear, detailed technical reports, protocols, and documentation
- Present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and support continuous improvement initiatives in consumable qualification processes
Requirements- BS/MS in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or Material Science with 10+ years of relevant industry experience, or PhD with 7+ years
- Deep understanding of ISO 10993, USP Class VI, and other biocompatibility standards
- Hands-on experience with qualification testing for biocompatibility, extractables and leachables, sterilization, and other critical consumable tests
- Proven ability to manage external lab relationships for testing purposes
- Strong communication skills for preparing technical reports and collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with the medical device and pharmaceutical industries, particularly around regulatory requirements
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Cellares Company Size
Between 100 - 500 employees
Cellares Founded Year
2019
Cellares Total Amount Raised
$355,000,000
Cellares Funding Rounds
View funding detailsSeries C
$255,000,000 USD
Series B
$82,000,000 USD
Series A
$18,000,000 USD